North Dakota woman accused of fatally poisoning boyfriend for inheritance
The IndependentThe latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A North Dakota woman has been arrested and charged with murder for allegedly killing her boyfriend with poison. Police believe that Ina Thea Kenoyer, 47, may have had financial motives for the killing of 51-year-old Steven Edward Riley Jr, and court documents state she thought she would inherit $30m when he died. Officers from the Minot Police Department arrested Kenoyer on Monday 30 October and charged her with Class AA Felony Murder. In North Dakota, a class AA felony could carry a maximum penalty of life in prison without the possibility of parole if there is a conviction.